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Man City players' behind-the-scenes reaction to Spurs drama could be the turning point they need

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The fallout from Simon Hooper's inexplicable decision not to play on when Jack Grealish was through on goal in the 94th minute has dominated the 24 hours since Manchester City's draw against Tottenham.

Haaland was furious as he left the pitch. He went into the dressing room, and pressed send on a (perhaps ill-advised) tweet criticising the decision, and said he was still angry come Monday lunchtime in a follow-up.

Guardiola wisely sidestepped the subject after the game to avoid a fine and Haaland escaped without punishment of his own later on Monday for his 'wtf' post.

Guardiola preferred to comment on where City can improve, as did Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Josko Gvardiol. The common theme - cut out the individual errors and be more clinical. ALSO READ: Bernardo Silva pulls no punches in Man City assessment ALSO READ: Erling Haaland escapes FA punishment but Man City hit with charge As a selection of players exited the Etihad on Sunday through the mixed zone, nobody elected to speak to the media, all sharing the same stony-faced expression after a third league game where they dropped points in succession.

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